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not just in zimbabwe, but the african continent. it's part of his role as chairman of the southern african development committee, he's expected to ask beijing for a bail out package. with high unemployment, his country says they need the cash to avoid a meltdown. people in harari are seeing a spike in chinese restaurants and shops. china says the number is likely to rise, because it will promote zimbabwe as a tourist destination for citizens. >> victor gow is a director of the the chinese association of international studies, he joins us live. welcome to al jazeera, i believe this is rugga be said 13th visit to china, do you think he'll convince beijing to give him the money? >> well china and the president mugabe and his government have relationship and friendship dating back to the time when mr mugabe and his associate were fighting for independence from colonial rule. since independence china maintained good relations with president mugabe and the government. china views him as a good friend and app important country in africa. t
not just in zimbabwe, but the african continent. it's part of his role as chairman of the southern african development committee, he's expected to ask beijing for a bail out package. with high unemployment, his country says they need the cash to avoid a meltdown. people in harari are seeing a spike in chinese restaurants and shops. china says the number is likely to rise, because it will promote zimbabwe as a tourist destination for citizens. >> victor gow is a director of the the chinese...
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in this regard, zimbabwe adopted its own economic blueprint, the zimbabwe agenda for us is containable socioeconomic transformati transformation. this is a bold and achievable development program that has the objective of achieving inclusive economic growth, generational decent jobs for all, affordable and reliable energy, food security, sustainable agriculture, and development of reliable modern infrastructure. threw this program we also aim to expand the industrial base which is key to sustained, overall economic development as well as the human development of our country. we continue to push for the leveraging of our diverse and abundant resources through the addition of our resources. we therefore expect that the proposals in the sustainable development goals, which compliment these elements of our national post-2015 development agenda framework, which supports these elements of our national aspirations will be endorsed and integrated in the post 2015 development agenda framework. mr. president, your excellencies, social justice, political stability, and sustainable development in
in this regard, zimbabwe adopted its own economic blueprint, the zimbabwe agenda for us is containable socioeconomic transformati transformation. this is a bold and achievable development program that has the objective of achieving inclusive economic growth, generational decent jobs for all, affordable and reliable energy, food security, sustainable agriculture, and development of reliable modern infrastructure. threw this program we also aim to expand the industrial base which is key to...
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then i say i am fro zimbabwe. projecty this is a good but we cannot engage in business with you unfortunately. i understand the sanctions imposed on zimbabwe. they are targeted. we have come to a point where young africans are failing to properly engage in business because there has not been clarity. these entities believe zimbabwe is under sanctions. what can we do to clarify this to make sure entrepreneurs can develop our business? >> the situation is about weight is somewhat unique. the challenge for us in the united states has been how do we balance our desire to help the people of zimbabwe with what has ofn a repeated violation basic democratic practices and human rights inside of zimbabwe. we think it is important to send clear signals about how we expect elections to be conducted, governments to be conducted, because if we don't, all too often with impunity the people of those countries can suffer. but you are right. it has to be balanced with making sure whatever structures we put in place with respect to
then i say i am fro zimbabwe. projecty this is a good but we cannot engage in business with you unfortunately. i understand the sanctions imposed on zimbabwe. they are targeted. we have come to a point where young africans are failing to properly engage in business because there has not been clarity. these entities believe zimbabwe is under sanctions. what can we do to clarify this to make sure entrepreneurs can develop our business? >> the situation is about weight is somewhat unique....
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we worked hardest on changing to what became zimbabwe, and also were working to make a change in south africa as well. my vice president, walter mon mondale, called for one person, one vote in south africa. but that was kind of an anomaly in those days. after i left office, the united states administration went back to its previous time of being aligned with the apartheid government. >> but that doesn't make sense. it's not something americans today think that americans in the '80s would have been aligned with. why did americans think that it was okay to support the apartheid government? >> because the cold war was underway then. and we looked upon ourselves as competitive with the soviet union everywhere in the world. and the anti-apartheid movement was supported by the communist party. in fact, anc declared itself to be communist as you know. after i left office the reagan administration and others, not criticizing him, went back to a position that anybody who was a member of the african national congress was a communist and was later classified to be a terrorist pnl so i. so it was
we worked hardest on changing to what became zimbabwe, and also were working to make a change in south africa as well. my vice president, walter mon mondale, called for one person, one vote in south africa. but that was kind of an anomaly in those days. after i left office, the united states administration went back to its previous time of being aligned with the apartheid government. >> but that doesn't make sense. it's not something americans today think that americans in the '80s would...
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a lot of women thought she would be the first woman president of simil zimbabwe. the main thing of course is the economy, which isn't doing very well. the community thought they could work with her, and hoped she would be around a lot longer, now that she is seemingly gone, who is going to replace here. the big concern is now it's very, very clear that the president is very much in control of zimbabwe and the ruling party. he has brought in his wife as the head of the women's league. people are concerned about what does this mean for the economy? it doesn't mean a drastic change in the policy or that the economy will improve any time soon. >> thank you. >>> the united states has stepped up security at u.s. embassies and military bases around the world. washington is concerned there may be a violent backlash to a report to cia torture techniques which will be released in a few hours. the report looks at the cia program launched by george w. bush after the 9/11 attacks at secret prisons in more than 50 countries detainees were subjected to sleep depravation, and wat
a lot of women thought she would be the first woman president of simil zimbabwe. the main thing of course is the economy, which isn't doing very well. the community thought they could work with her, and hoped she would be around a lot longer, now that she is seemingly gone, who is going to replace here. the big concern is now it's very, very clear that the president is very much in control of zimbabwe and the ruling party. he has brought in his wife as the head of the women's league. people are...
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. >> i am a young entrepreneur, 21, from zimbabwe. i am working in the technology developing internet for zimbabwe. [applause] let me just -- this is an example of our young african leaders. in fact, the youngest young african leader. one thing i will say, though, if you are going to promote your business, you have to make sure to let people know. [laughter] >> definitely. definitely. >> a little tip. >> you can't be shy. -- a little tip. you can't be shy. >> thank you, mr. president. i was going to get to my business and how we are where we are. working in the technology space, working on my third start up, we are creating zimbabwe's first free internet access network. in our working became to a point in time where we needed to bring in technology from the united states. so, we were engaging in conversation with businesses. time and time again we heard that unfortunately we can't do business with you because you are from zimbabwe. i was shocked, you know. it just didn't make sense. this was the same experience that other entrepreneur
. >> i am a young entrepreneur, 21, from zimbabwe. i am working in the technology developing internet for zimbabwe. [applause] let me just -- this is an example of our young african leaders. in fact, the youngest young african leader. one thing i will say, though, if you are going to promote your business, you have to make sure to let people know. [laughter] >> definitely. definitely. >> a little tip. >> you can't be shy. -- a little tip. you can't be shy. >> thank...
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this is in contrast to the lives of most people in zimbabwe. >> reporter: exactly. people have already started singing happy birthday. the people celebrating his birthday. but a lot of people across the country are struggling, the economy isn't 'do doing too well. they have high up unemployment. a lot of things he is now 90 years old, that's quite extraordinary lik in all country like zimbabwe, most people are 45, 50 years old. a lot of people think it's remarkable that he is 90 years old. but at the same time, most of the people are struggle to go make it day-to-day because things are really very tough. cornell justice remembers using the now defunct billion dollars notes and living with hyperinflation. the u.s. dollar is now legal tender, along with the south african rand, and money from bats wanna and the wish british pound, using multiple currency has made good available but some people can't afford it. >> one goes shopping only by charity. >> reporter: civil bob way has had no currency of its own since 2000 nigh. they correctly allowed the italian dollar, some
this is in contrast to the lives of most people in zimbabwe. >> reporter: exactly. people have already started singing happy birthday. the people celebrating his birthday. but a lot of people across the country are struggling, the economy isn't 'do doing too well. they have high up unemployment. a lot of things he is now 90 years old, that's quite extraordinary lik in all country like zimbabwe, most people are 45, 50 years old. a lot of people think it's remarkable that he is 90 years...
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and wants to bring the dramatic arts to zimbabwe. award winning playwright and founder of -- i believe we have -- do we have her now? apparently the zombies have taken over and we have lost our live picture with danai. i'm going to tell you right now, somebody get a mattress because i'm going to faint on this floor if we do not get this technical -- this has never happened on "news nation." we've lost our connection. okay, danai, are you there? >> i am, how are you? >> i think they did this on purpose. they wanted me to just collapse and die. i don't know. thank goodness. all righty, let me get my c composure. i want to talk about your background, you're an award winning playwright and want to bring dramatic arts, theater to zimbabwe. you were born in the u.s. but your parents at one point decided at a point to move you to zimbabwe. >> yes, i was born in the u.s. my father was a professor and my mother a librarian and moved back when i was 5 around the time zimbabwe gained independence. there is theater in zimbabwe, the issues are th
and wants to bring the dramatic arts to zimbabwe. award winning playwright and founder of -- i believe we have -- do we have her now? apparently the zombies have taken over and we have lost our live picture with danai. i'm going to tell you right now, somebody get a mattress because i'm going to faint on this floor if we do not get this technical -- this has never happened on "news nation." we've lost our connection. okay, danai, are you there? >> i am, how are you? >> i...
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. >>> zimbabwe names grace mugabe as head of the women's league. >>> philippines prepare for a typhoon. >>> why scientists say they have solved a medical mystery. >> an american and south africa being held hostage by al-qaeda in yemen has been killed during an attempt to rescue them. president obama said i authorized the mission because luke somers' life was in danger. >> it was the second time u.s. and yemeni forces tried to rescue luke somers. along with pierre kork work who was held aside him. this time they never made it out alive. >> they wanted to rescue him, but the al-qaeda was wag bearing down, and as one of my sources told me, they tried to kill him. they tried to escape with him, but the operation was very strong, and they were surround surrounded, so they killed him. >> that operation took place in the southeast of yemen. u.s. president barack obama released a statement that strongly condemned the killings and explains the timing of the operation. it reads that luke would be killed within 72 hours. other information also indicated that luke's life was in danger. luke's some
. >>> zimbabwe names grace mugabe as head of the women's league. >>> philippines prepare for a typhoon. >>> why scientists say they have solved a medical mystery. >> an american and south africa being held hostage by al-qaeda in yemen has been killed during an attempt to rescue them. president obama said i authorized the mission because luke somers' life was in danger. >> it was the second time u.s. and yemeni forces tried to rescue luke somers. along with...
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this is directed by the zimbabwe moscow area. it's about the first black president. his widow came to see the film. for young film-makers, it's a chance to learn. >> i get to meet people from different countries, different film-makers, engaging and talking about film. it's how we wait all year. >> 67 films from 32 countries will be shape during the festival. films about love, hope, revenge and politics. there are issues that the artist are reluctant. it is sometimes dangerous to do. film-makers hope that will change one day. some are trying to push the boundaries and tell the story of zimbabwe's ups and downs. >> we need to get the political environment to know that my criticising doesn't mean i hate you, but i love you. it is because we want the best for our country. being best is being self-critical. >> film-makers get no government funding. there's a renewed sense of excitement in the industry much what is a festival without home-grown music to celebrate that. >>> formula 1 driver jules bianchi has undergone surgery after suffering a head injury during a crash at
this is directed by the zimbabwe moscow area. it's about the first black president. his widow came to see the film. for young film-makers, it's a chance to learn. >> i get to meet people from different countries, different film-makers, engaging and talking about film. it's how we wait all year. >> 67 films from 32 countries will be shape during the festival. films about love, hope, revenge and politics. there are issues that the artist are reluctant. it is sometimes dangerous to do....
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today the chinese is widely exchanged on the streets of zimbabwe's capital. an indication of the high level of chinese trade and investment, not just in zimbabwe, but across the african continent. the visit is part of his role as part of the african development community, and he is expected to ask beijing for a bailout package. with high unemployment analysts say his country needs the cash to avoid an mick melt down -- an economic meltdown. china says the numbers of shops rise. it will promote zimbabwe as a tourist destination. >> a new prime minister has been sworn in, after toppling the government led by shin yingluck shinawatra. >> he officially became the 29th prime minister after an endorsement letter was read. that was convened and the general held a press conference. it was the reading of a statement, a 10 minute long statement, where the general detailed ambitious goals for the nation, that he says he wants to lead reform. ranging from everything from education to reform to infrastructure, and ambitious and ambitious lists. this is something he's been
today the chinese is widely exchanged on the streets of zimbabwe's capital. an indication of the high level of chinese trade and investment, not just in zimbabwe, but across the african continent. the visit is part of his role as part of the african development community, and he is expected to ask beijing for a bailout package. with high unemployment analysts say his country needs the cash to avoid an mick melt down -- an economic meltdown. china says the numbers of shops rise. it will promote...
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i'll be back in a moment with more from zimbabwe. the woman tipped to take over is the first female vice president is reportedly back. child for paying on time. and then one day you tap the bumper of a station wagon. no big deal... until your insurance company jacks up your rates. you freak out. what good is having insurance if you get punished for using it? hey insurance companies, news flash. nobody's perfect. for drivers with accident forgiveness, liberty mutual won't raise your rates due to your first accident. see car insurance in a whole new light. liberty mutual insurance. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ >> this is bbc world news with the latest headlines. across the united states, protestors have taken to the streets of a did deadly shooting in ferguson and not to indict the officer who pulled the trigger. >>> polio vaccination workers atack aed in pakistan. four killed by masked men on motor bikes. >>> zimbabwe's first female vice president is reported to have sack ed from the ruling central committee. she has been recently attacked in stat
i'll be back in a moment with more from zimbabwe. the woman tipped to take over is the first female vice president is reportedly back. child for paying on time. and then one day you tap the bumper of a station wagon. no big deal... until your insurance company jacks up your rates. you freak out. what good is having insurance if you get punished for using it? hey insurance companies, news flash. nobody's perfect. for drivers with accident forgiveness, liberty mutual won't raise your rates due to...
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zimbabwe throws a birthday wash in honor of its president. and as the 2014 went he games come to a close we'll look at how they'll best be remembered. ♪ ♪ >>> protesters still standing strong in kiev a midst very rapid political shifts. the parliament named its speaker as interim president after ukrainian president victor yanukovych fled on saturday. russia's foreign minister is charging the ukraine opponents are no longer abiding by the rules of the negotiated peace deal, barnaby phillips has the story. >> reporter: victory came at a cost. there is no euphoria in independence square, instead, we found grief. they have lost too much to celebrate. and anyway, they are too exhausted. ukrainian politics is upside down. former opposition leaders now hold power. they deny they staged a coup against president yanukovych. >> translator: the government didn't want to listen to the people. it did everything possible to hold onto power and it crossed the line when it killed people. now we need a functioning state as soon as possible. and apartments
zimbabwe throws a birthday wash in honor of its president. and as the 2014 went he games come to a close we'll look at how they'll best be remembered. ♪ ♪ >>> protesters still standing strong in kiev a midst very rapid political shifts. the parliament named its speaker as interim president after ukrainian president victor yanukovych fled on saturday. russia's foreign minister is charging the ukraine opponents are no longer abiding by the rules of the negotiated peace deal, barnaby...
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and everything in zimbabwe belongs to us. and therefore we, as owners of everything in zimbabwe, shall say this is the way we want our resources to be organized. >> reporter: in the last decade land and companies have been seized from whites and given to black. a lot say they approve of the black empowerment policy just not happy with the way it's been done they say many are not benefiting. the unemployment right is 85%. the rise in poverty. >> i cannot afford to buy one loaf the bread to feed my children. i didn't finish paying. >> we were supposed to see a boom after the lex, but unfortunately it's down the li line. vanvleet difficult. >> reporter: he has just returned from another hospital visit in singapore, this time for an eye operation. there is no clear succession plan, some say there could be trouble ahead for the country if the matter is not addressed. >>> voters in the divided city have been back at the polls for a fourth time in as many months. voting in mayoral elections, let's find out why from jonah in our lon
and everything in zimbabwe belongs to us. and therefore we, as owners of everything in zimbabwe, shall say this is the way we want our resources to be organized. >> reporter: in the last decade land and companies have been seized from whites and given to black. a lot say they approve of the black empowerment policy just not happy with the way it's been done they say many are not benefiting. the unemployment right is 85%. the rise in poverty. >> i cannot afford to buy one loaf the...
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. >>> people in zimbabwe still can't afford basic goods. >> i'm simon mcgregor in paris, a city in the grip of a housing crisis. it's set to dominate local elections next month. >> and russia goes wild for its latest gold medal. we'll have more in sport. controversial... >> both parties are owned by the corporations. >> ..entertaining >> it's fun to play with ideas. >> ...thought provoking >> get your damn education. >> ...surprising >> oh, absolutely! >> ...exclusive one-on-one interviews with the most interesting people of our time. >> you're listening because you want to see what's going to happen. >> i want to know what works what do you know works? >> conversations you won't find anywhere else. >> talk to al jazeera. >> only on al jazeera america. >> oh my! >> you're watching the al jazeera news hour. reminder of our top stories. the ukrainian parliament has dismissed the president viktor yanukovych. mps declared him constitutionally unable to carry out his duty. this move came after an interview in which yanukovych defiantly refused to resign and an early election has been set fo
. >>> people in zimbabwe still can't afford basic goods. >> i'm simon mcgregor in paris, a city in the grip of a housing crisis. it's set to dominate local elections next month. >> and russia goes wild for its latest gold medal. we'll have more in sport. controversial... >> both parties are owned by the corporations. >> ..entertaining >> it's fun to play with ideas. >> ...thought provoking >> get your damn education. >> ...surprising...
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. >> a special report for zimbabwe, where a country is struggling, where eight different currencies are in every day use. >> and from bali - less and less tuna is being caught due to overfishing. hello, ukraine's opposition claims that viktor yanukovych left the capital. his residents, 15km from kiev is empty and unguarded. in parliament mps are leaving to discuss the crisis now. the opposition wants viktor yanukovych to resign and elections to take place in may. protesters are still in independence square, as you can see, in kiev, despite a deal aimed at ending the crisis. >> translation: today president viktor yanukovych left the country and basically removed himself from fulfilling his duty as a president. no one knows whether he is. according to the constitution, in this case supreme counsel, he's going to make a decision to remove viktor yanukovych as president. we propose that viktor yanukovych resigns, and that will trigger early election. according to constitution, it should take place not later than 25 may. again, i would like to remind everyone, and ask everyone to remain calm
. >> a special report for zimbabwe, where a country is struggling, where eight different currencies are in every day use. >> and from bali - less and less tuna is being caught due to overfishing. hello, ukraine's opposition claims that viktor yanukovych left the capital. his residents, 15km from kiev is empty and unguarded. in parliament mps are leaving to discuss the crisis now. the opposition wants viktor yanukovych to resign and elections to take place in may. protesters are...
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. >> michael: zimbabwe's ruling party keeps robert mugabe as leader and puts his wife grace on path to succeed him. and an island nation is running dry. >> a dirty deal. struck at the heart of government. >> egypt mismanaged its gas industry. >> taking the country to the brink of economic ruin. >> it's obvious that egypt was being ripped off. it's basically saying to the israelis, "look if you want to screw us, here's a tool you can use to screw us". >> al jazeera exposes those who made a fortune betraying an entire nation. >> you don't feel that you owe an explanation to the egyptian people? >> no... no... >> al jazeera investigates. egypt's lost power. december 17th. 10:00 eastern. on aljazeera america. >> we'll remind you of the top stories here on al jazeera. two hostages were killed in a failed rescue attempt. they were killed by fighters. >>> protests in lebanon after an al-qaeda-linked syrian group says it killed a lebanese policeman it held captive. and more than a million and a half people find shelter as a typhoon merchandise towards the islanheads towards the island nation.
. >> michael: zimbabwe's ruling party keeps robert mugabe as leader and puts his wife grace on path to succeed him. and an island nation is running dry. >> a dirty deal. struck at the heart of government. >> egypt mismanaged its gas industry. >> taking the country to the brink of economic ruin. >> it's obvious that egypt was being ripped off. it's basically saying to the israelis, "look if you want to screw us, here's a tool you can use to screw us"....
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we are in the process of saving democracy and deal with the economic problems of zimbabwe. changa wry's followers rejected this. on sunday they came out fighting. >> what happened yesterday is they formed a political party. it is a political party for which they are failing to fight in them. but it is a political party nevertheless. [ clapping ]. >> reporter: morgan changa wry has been the leading opponent of robert mugabe, fighting a series of elections against him. now he's fighting for control of his own party. >>> and police in south africa have used mortar canon and stun grenades to break up rites in a shanty town, stepping in to stop protesters throwing rocks at a sports minister campaigning for the upcoming election. police say he was attacked by the minors union. people celebrated freedom day. it's been 20 years since the first elections in which the black majority were able to vote. tonya paige reports from pretoria. south africans at the official freedom day enjoyed pomp and party. it's 20 years since the end of apartheid when people of all races voted for the fir
we are in the process of saving democracy and deal with the economic problems of zimbabwe. changa wry's followers rejected this. on sunday they came out fighting. >> what happened yesterday is they formed a political party. it is a political party for which they are failing to fight in them. but it is a political party nevertheless. [ clapping ]. >> reporter: morgan changa wry has been the leading opponent of robert mugabe, fighting a series of elections against him. now he's...
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. >> the women in zimbabwe have reclaimed the plot of fallow land close to their village. they use it not just to provide for their families, but also to sell over 200 boxes of tomatoes to traders each week. >> this project has contributed immensely to women's empowerment, gender equality, and more so to households and nutrition security. >> the un's food and agriculture organization supports 825 neighborhood gardens in zimbabwe alone. experts say it is an effective way to provide food for many people. these fish farmers for bangladesh also earn a living while making an important contribution to basic nutrition. 60% of the country's protein comes from farms like these. the fish are a crucial supply of protein in a country where 9 million children under five suffer from malnutrition. the international conference aims to affirm a global commitment to supply everyone with enough healthy food. >> this confirms -- conference marks a new stage in our quest to banish global hunger and malnutrition. i know from my own country's experience the crippling effect that hunger and malnu
. >> the women in zimbabwe have reclaimed the plot of fallow land close to their village. they use it not just to provide for their families, but also to sell over 200 boxes of tomatoes to traders each week. >> this project has contributed immensely to women's empowerment, gender equality, and more so to households and nutrition security. >> the un's food and agriculture organization supports 825 neighborhood gardens in zimbabwe alone. experts say it is an effective way to...
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it's not a camp, but the zimbabwe film festival is a chance for artists to show off their work. this year's opening film is directed by the mozambique's first president. his widow came to see the show. and for young film-makers, it's a chance to learn. >> you get to peat people from different countries, getting them to engage and take about film. now we wait all year. just for this one moment. >> 57 films from 32 countries will be shown during the festival. films about love, hope, betrayal, revenge and politics. there are issues that artists are reluctant to tackle. criticizing government officials. film-makers hope that that changes one day. some are trying to push the boundaries, and tell the story of zimbabwe's ups and downs. >> we need to get the political environment to accept that my criticising you doesn't mean i don't like you, i hate you. i suppose i love you. i know it's hard to get people to understand. it's because we want the best for the country. being the best is being self critical. film-makers get no funding. there's a sense of excitement in the industry. what i
it's not a camp, but the zimbabwe film festival is a chance for artists to show off their work. this year's opening film is directed by the mozambique's first president. his widow came to see the show. and for young film-makers, it's a chance to learn. >> you get to peat people from different countries, getting them to engage and take about film. now we wait all year. just for this one moment. >> 57 films from 32 countries will be shown during the festival. films about love, hope,...
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>> always one television station and is only one major newspaper in zimbabwe. i'm just concerned that it was so reckless no one said we don't have any facts. >> reynolds says zimbabwe's government is trying to silence him, because it doesn't want him to reveal the government's relationship with american businessmen. one of the sons of bulls and white sox owner jerry reinsdorf has died. david reinsdorf died yesterday, but the cause wasn't released. he was only 51. the reinsdorf family is requesting privacy. david reinsdorf was a real estate executive. his younger brother, michael, is president and ceo of the bulls. david reinsdorf was a real estate executive. someone may be dressing like blackhawks goalie corey crawford now that his helmet, and his game pads, are missing. this all started when crawford planned to wear a specially designed mask for the game at soldier field saturday night. that mask never turned up. but now crawford says his white and red pads, that he always wears in games, are now gone too. he says he thinks they were stolen from the stadium. >
>> always one television station and is only one major newspaper in zimbabwe. i'm just concerned that it was so reckless no one said we don't have any facts. >> reynolds says zimbabwe's government is trying to silence him, because it doesn't want him to reveal the government's relationship with american businessmen. one of the sons of bulls and white sox owner jerry reinsdorf has died. david reinsdorf died yesterday, but the cause wasn't released. he was only 51. the reinsdorf...
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this film is directed by the zimbabwe moscow commando. it's about mozambique's first black president. his widow came to see the film. for young film-makers, it's a chance to learn. >> you meet people from different countries, film-makers. they get to talk about film. they wait all year for this moment. >> 67 films from 32 countries will be shown during the festival. films about love, hope, betrayal, revenge and politics. there are issues. they are reluctant to tackle. government officials - sometimes it's dangerous to do. >>> some are trying to push the boundaries and dealt the story of ups and downs. we need to get the political environment to accept that my criticising you doesn't mean i don't like you, it means i love you. it's difficult to get people to understand. we want the best for the country. being best is self critical. >> film-makers get no funding. there's a sense of excitement in the industry. >> what is a festival without home-grown music, to celebrate that. >>> a quick reminder you can keep up to date with all the news on
this film is directed by the zimbabwe moscow commando. it's about mozambique's first black president. his widow came to see the film. for young film-makers, it's a chance to learn. >> you meet people from different countries, film-makers. they get to talk about film. they wait all year for this moment. >> 67 films from 32 countries will be shown during the festival. films about love, hope, betrayal, revenge and politics. there are issues. they are reluctant to tackle. government...
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from zimbabwe. and i'm working in the wireless technology space, essentially liberating the internet. >> and let me just -- this is an example of our young african leader. in fact the youngest young african leader. but one thing i will say though, if you're going to promote your business, you've got to make sure to let people know. >> definitely. >> just a little tip. you can't be shy. please go on. >> so i was really great to start by developing into a personal experience. i will get to my business. for those saying we're working in the technology space working on my third tariff. we're creating the fifth free internet access network hence liberating the network. so in our working we came to a point in time where we needed to import technology from the united states. so we engaged in conversation with the u.s.-based businesses and the response we got time and time again was unfortunately we cannot do business with you because you're from zimbab way. how strange it doesn't make sense. so this is the
from zimbabwe. and i'm working in the wireless technology space, essentially liberating the internet. >> and let me just -- this is an example of our young african leader. in fact the youngest young african leader. but one thing i will say though, if you're going to promote your business, you've got to make sure to let people know. >> definitely. >> just a little tip. you can't be shy. please go on. >> so i was really great to start by developing into a personal...
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here's a trip that produced a once in a lifetime moment in a safari vacation in the african nation of zimbabwe. that's where they basically were photo bombed by an elephant. >> when we say huge, we mean an estimated eight tons, and they're keeping their cool. can't imagine. >> say cheese. and you weren't covered. oh, and your car is a time machine. [ beeping ] ♪ would you go back
here's a trip that produced a once in a lifetime moment in a safari vacation in the african nation of zimbabwe. that's where they basically were photo bombed by an elephant. >> when we say huge, we mean an estimated eight tons, and they're keeping their cool. can't imagine. >> say cheese. and you weren't covered. oh, and your car is a time machine. [ beeping ] ♪ would you go back
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. >>> it will zimbabwe's first lady is the head of the women's league of her political party. her 130i789 was confirmed at the party congress. it is the latest step in a swift rise to power. it began when she and robert mugabe started an affair. many disagreed with that because his wife was terminally ill. she founded an or fannage but zimbabwe criticized her lavish spending even as the economy deteriorated. on her 49th birthday she entered politics and held self recallies. she explains why grace mugabe's appointment is so important. >> grace is head of the women's league. >> that's a very powerful position here in zimbabwe. most are men. the ruling party am, and they ultimately become the policies. her husband has become president and first secretary general. so, it basically means effectively the mugabes are firmly in control. it's a husband and wife team. those who support them are very happy, very he can static. those who don't are worried. they are saying this could be the same policy over and over again, policies that will have been blamed for the demise of the economy.
. >>> it will zimbabwe's first lady is the head of the women's league of her political party. her 130i789 was confirmed at the party congress. it is the latest step in a swift rise to power. it began when she and robert mugabe started an affair. many disagreed with that because his wife was terminally ill. she founded an or fannage but zimbabwe criticized her lavish spending even as the economy deteriorated. on her 49th birthday she entered politics and held self recallies. she...
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robert be mcgovernory ruleded zimbabwe for over three decades. there's speculation the 90-year-old is preparing for his wife to take over after him. she's come a long way from presidential secretary 18 years ago to first lady of zimbabwe. always seen at her husband's side. now a serious contender for the residency. no, i'm going to say anything, please. >> her marriage opened doors for her. she's now dr. grace. her controversial ph.d. awarded by her husband three months ago and also leader of a women's league. the nationwide series of rallies saw her launch a bitter attack on her rival the vice president mcdrew, whose political future now appears to be in ruins. >> let talk about grace mcgauby. we have seen her exploding into the political scene, becoming major political player. are you supporting her in that role? >> we are supporting her 120%. >> why? -- shef nominated -- >> the big sque who will succeed the president? the zick babwayen congress will decide who front-runners will be. concerns have been raised about her name being put forward. t
robert be mcgovernory ruleded zimbabwe for over three decades. there's speculation the 90-year-old is preparing for his wife to take over after him. she's come a long way from presidential secretary 18 years ago to first lady of zimbabwe. always seen at her husband's side. now a serious contender for the residency. no, i'm going to say anything, please. >> her marriage opened doors for her. she's now dr. grace. her controversial ph.d. awarded by her husband three months ago and also...
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we spoke to one of them. >> i am a film-maker from zimbabwe. i wanted to make any kind of story, a story that would allow me to reach people, touch people - whether positively or negatively - get a rehabilitation from people all over the world. >> the film industry had a difficult time obvious the last decade or so with the precarious situation that took place at the turn of the century. the younger generation particularly have really jumped the hurdle was they didn't go through the same struggles we did. we opened the gates for great form, and we are starting to see the changes coming through. naturally we have funding issues. there's no government funding for film in zimbabwe. we have to find other ways to fund the films. there's an incredible resilience, and in the film industry, we managed to make films showing a different side of zimbabwe, and there's a specific side that you see when making - when you watch the news. you may not see the creative side. smaller stories about little people. things that don't have to do with government. it's
we spoke to one of them. >> i am a film-maker from zimbabwe. i wanted to make any kind of story, a story that would allow me to reach people, touch people - whether positively or negatively - get a rehabilitation from people all over the world. >> the film industry had a difficult time obvious the last decade or so with the precarious situation that took place at the turn of the century. the younger generation particularly have really jumped the hurdle was they didn't go through the...
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in zimbabwe after the last elections were won, investors remain we're. some believe mugabe's politics may not influence too. >> it's certainly not, you know, a shining light of how to do things, if you like, which is what you would hope for in a leader of a regional bloc. so, i think it will in some ways stall some of the discussions but the truth is that most of these issues around the integration agenda, can you be driven by the rest of the incidents. >> victoria falls will thunder in the background as they meet at the premier tourist resort. the millions of people they represent will be hoping their concerns aren't drowned out by the noise. tania page, south africa. >> the john boehner i can't believe army said it mated a major breakthrough in the 4-month fight against separatists in the east. it says it has retaken the suburb near the border with russia but it's reported one of the fighter jets was shot down after the advance. the military says it is now ready to push even deeper into luhansk after weeks of fighting on the outskirts. there has been h
in zimbabwe after the last elections were won, investors remain we're. some believe mugabe's politics may not influence too. >> it's certainly not, you know, a shining light of how to do things, if you like, which is what you would hope for in a leader of a regional bloc. so, i think it will in some ways stall some of the discussions but the truth is that most of these issues around the integration agenda, can you be driven by the rest of the incidents. >> victoria falls will...
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. -- zimbabwe. we think it is important to send clear signals about how we expect elections to be conducted. not, the people of those countries can suffer. you are right it also has to be balanced with making sure whatever structures we put in place with respect to sanctions do not end up punishing the people inside those countries. my immediate point is to make sure we are using the department of commerce and other agencies find out exactly what can be done. that you and a group of entrepreneurs are able to meet with us and propose certain projects. say, this is to something that will advance the progress for the zimbabwean people. i wouldld suggest -- suggest as we set up a meeting and find out what kinds of things young entrepreneurs want to do. if there is a way we can work with you consistent with the strong message we send about good governance. , ashe point of emphasis young africans, we want to converse with other business entities. if the sanctions are targeted, they shouldn't hamper the bu
. -- zimbabwe. we think it is important to send clear signals about how we expect elections to be conducted. not, the people of those countries can suffer. you are right it also has to be balanced with making sure whatever structures we put in place with respect to sanctions do not end up punishing the people inside those countries. my immediate point is to make sure we are using the department of commerce and other agencies find out exactly what can be done. that you and a group of...
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zimbabwe's president has returned home from singapore after under going cataract surge. he has been in power since 1980 but increasingly blamed for the decline of the country's economy. >> cornelius living in hyper inflation. it now uses several currency. using multiple currencies has made goods available but some say they can't afford them. >> reporter: zimbabwe has had no currency of its own since 2009. the central bank recently allowed the use of the australian dollar, chinese yan, and runnel and some say that will warn that that will not solve the economic problems. 12,349 the president has just turned 90 years old. he is africa's oldest leader and there does not appear to be a plan for changes. infighting make investors nervous. >> it is a major threat to the growth and development of this economy. it goes hand in hand. no way in the world is there a significant chanc change. >> reporter: zimbabwe's liquidity crisis has seen businesses close. they keep laying off workers and banks aren't lending money. the unemployment rate is 80%. corruption in state run companies
zimbabwe's president has returned home from singapore after under going cataract surge. he has been in power since 1980 but increasingly blamed for the decline of the country's economy. >> cornelius living in hyper inflation. it now uses several currency. using multiple currencies has made goods available but some say they can't afford them. >> reporter: zimbabwe has had no currency of its own since 2009. the central bank recently allowed the use of the australian dollar, chinese...
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yet president obama took a special time with a zimbabwe entrepreneur. why? >> again, i think the message here is we are interested in africa's future. we are interested in building economic ties, trade and investment in africa. and aren't necessarily focused on interactions directly with the heads of state. we are happy to build commercial ties and trade ties with africans on the ground, african entrepreneurs, which is consistent with the message that the administration is trying to put out there. >> chris johnson of howard university, thank you for being here. >> thank you. >>> next on "america tonight" - wealth versus worries. in energy-rich texas, a community stands against new drilling. >> what will happen if the well explodes? you live in a state of terror, because you have no idea what they are doing. they don't tell you. i bought an explosive gas monitor and a carbon monoxide detector because you don't know what will happen. >> that's next. and next time, toledo, ohio, left without drinking water for days. scientists say we should expect worse ahead.
yet president obama took a special time with a zimbabwe entrepreneur. why? >> again, i think the message here is we are interested in africa's future. we are interested in building economic ties, trade and investment in africa. and aren't necessarily focused on interactions directly with the heads of state. we are happy to build commercial ties and trade ties with africans on the ground, african entrepreneurs, which is consistent with the message that the administration is trying to put...
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zimbabwe has had no currency since 2009. the central bank allowed the use of the australian dollar, chinese juan, indian rupee, using currencies. importing good would be easier. some warn it would not solve the economic problems. president robert mugabe turned 90. he was africa's oldest leader. there doesn't appear to be a plan for suggest session. >> robert mugabe's black economic em-power. policies is a concern for some. >> it's in a como toes state. >> the issue is a maimer threat -- is a major threat. nowhere will you see economy recover without a significant chance to the gdp. >> zimbabwe's liquidity crisis saw businesses closed. banks are not lepding money. the unemployment rate is 80%. corruption in state-run companies is at a high. some worry zimbabwe's economy is in an irrepairable state. >> robert mugabe will be 94 when his presidential term expires. >> it may be the wildest party in the world, and it hasn't begun yet. pash >> there you have it thousands take to the streets of rio ahead of the carnovale. >> the end
zimbabwe has had no currency since 2009. the central bank allowed the use of the australian dollar, chinese juan, indian rupee, using currencies. importing good would be easier. some warn it would not solve the economic problems. president robert mugabe turned 90. he was africa's oldest leader. there doesn't appear to be a plan for suggest session. >> robert mugabe's black economic em-power. policies is a concern for some. >> it's in a como toes state. >> the issue is a maimer...
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particularly south africa, in the case of zimbabwe. on the one hand, south africa is supporting the political retribution by taking them in but it is aiding the regime. what do you think should be the role of the neighboring countries, particularly in the african context in promoting democracy within a country like zimbabwe? thank you. >> sarah, do you want to tackle that? no? >> i can say a word. maybe others will have something to say, too. one of the things i take from tsveta's comments neighbors countries have a lot to offer, but they don't seize the opportunity. knowing about this specific case, it's the same for neighboring states to not take opportunity to play a constructive role with better insight, perhaps, into local and political dynamics. and one way to assume a lot of economic and other forms of leverage. so i would -- >> i think, again, i'm not the original expert, but what i've seen is that original actors have a very important role to play. and sometimes, it takes encouragement to realize that potential. sometimes, tha
particularly south africa, in the case of zimbabwe. on the one hand, south africa is supporting the political retribution by taking them in but it is aiding the regime. what do you think should be the role of the neighboring countries, particularly in the african context in promoting democracy within a country like zimbabwe? thank you. >> sarah, do you want to tackle that? no? >> i can say a word. maybe others will have something to say, too. one of the things i take from tsveta's...
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zambia and zimbabwe are trying to are raise contributions to fix the dam. >> morning reveals kariba dam's huge size. one of the world's biggest. generating hydroelectricity. the wall is cracked, and needs to be fixed urgently to avoid what would be a catastrophic collapse. chief jackson is among the three and a half million people who live down river. his people believe a river spirit called the yami yami is to blame. >> it is true the yami yami is responsible for the cracks in the dam because it doesn't want anyone to tamper with the rivers. when the sadda zambizi is blockt will bring trouble to all of us. >> thousands that depend on the zambizi's constant flow of tourist. >> we don't want a tsunami coming up here. >> the governments of zambia and zimbabwe insist they are. but they do have to raise $ $250,000 before the complex repairs can begin. 24 and a half meters thick, if we look down this side of the wall at the sheer drop, you get a sense of the volume of water held back by the dam and how catastrophic it would be if anything went wrong. zambia's minister. >> we don't want to dela
zambia and zimbabwe are trying to are raise contributions to fix the dam. >> morning reveals kariba dam's huge size. one of the world's biggest. generating hydroelectricity. the wall is cracked, and needs to be fixed urgently to avoid what would be a catastrophic collapse. chief jackson is among the three and a half million people who live down river. his people believe a river spirit called the yami yami is to blame. >> it is true the yami yami is responsible for the cracks in the...
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and i arrived in zimbabwe in 1997. we were getting to the point of planning, funding, actually a network of 13 v.c.t. clinics for aids. we were the first country to do that. project that reported to me. first one opened zimbabwe after being there six months. from paulette, bronx new york, democrat. good morning. caller: yes, hello good morning. hello. c-span. nice talking to asking the gentleman, can obama coming into this country? why is he taking responsibility -- why is he taking the deadly r ebola this disease? -- another question, can the msnbc and - i saw on can we get everybody -- country, every everyone to respond and help in to be helping ebola in africa? and the republican instead of to government to deal with ebola they are campaigning on it. it's a disgrace. you cannot campaign on something as this s deadly telling people about it. all of them, comeruz, all of what we id, let us see can do. host: thank you for calling. anything you want to respond? s m: i would don't want to we politicalize this issue. this
and i arrived in zimbabwe in 1997. we were getting to the point of planning, funding, actually a network of 13 v.c.t. clinics for aids. we were the first country to do that. project that reported to me. first one opened zimbabwe after being there six months. from paulette, bronx new york, democrat. good morning. caller: yes, hello good morning. hello. c-span. nice talking to asking the gentleman, can obama coming into this country? why is he taking responsibility -- why is he taking the deadly...
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am i not a zimbabwe? , with a sermon like mogabe, some could be a faction within bringing down. >> but the vice president still has supporters. what is her next move likely to be? >> well, she could do two things. one she could lie low. she could apologize to mogabe, she could recentral eyes. restrategize. a new election has to be held. a lot of people are saying that could happen. it is something, maybe it's a scenario that's quite extreme but they aren't ruling it out. this is the state newspaper, this is the issue that will dominate the congress. officials being fired from the party for being allegedly part of the plot to assassinate mo imrvetionabe. mogabe. he is saying the vice president been to a witch doctor to try to get a positions to try to unseat the president. how many people will be aligned to the plot, the alleged plot to assassinate president mogabe. >> thank you. >>> an international criminal court has given a week to decide witagainst the kenyan president uhuru kenyatta. doctoral candidat
am i not a zimbabwe? , with a sermon like mogabe, some could be a faction within bringing down. >> but the vice president still has supporters. what is her next move likely to be? >> well, she could do two things. one she could lie low. she could apologize to mogabe, she could recentral eyes. restrategize. a new election has to be held. a lot of people are saying that could happen. it is something, maybe it's a scenario that's quite extreme but they aren't ruling it out. this is the...
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tell me why zimbabwe, cuba and north korea at the bottom of the list. explain it to me. >> i pay no attention to a list that is twisted on right wing conspiracies. this means nothing. on the economics of the wealthiest americans means nothing. we have could be at the top of the list and it would mean nothing. >> we want to be at the top. we can't make up a new definition of what economic freedom is. >> let me -- >> one thing we say is worker freedom. that would be good about the list. jonathan and michelle quickly. >> freedom is freedom from force. intervention and tax and government comes from the government which is force. government force not against the criminals but against ceos who are beneficial part of the economy. >> so are employees. so are their employees. pay them a living wage. >> the employees don't get paid? >> another discussion. maybe next week. wrap this up and tie it up in a bow for us. >> if we want more economic freedom let's allow businesses and entrepreneurs to work. >> all the taxes have gone up. 18,000 regulations. michelle poin
tell me why zimbabwe, cuba and north korea at the bottom of the list. explain it to me. >> i pay no attention to a list that is twisted on right wing conspiracies. this means nothing. on the economics of the wealthiest americans means nothing. we have could be at the top of the list and it would mean nothing. >> we want to be at the top. we can't make up a new definition of what economic freedom is. >> let me -- >> one thing we say is worker freedom. that would be good...
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doctors, lawyers, nurses, dentists to zimbabwe. zimbabwe did become independent. he didn't call me back in time to get this set that i had set up. he did not see the importance of it. the good part was that i was able to parlay this paper on the behalf of the nba. help in thes could independence of zimbabwe. here is a crying achievement, my gotle in the white house the document to jimmy carter. and got him to hold onto sanctions because of the document. so, that was the most significant aspect of what i did when i was president. that movement connection was i was able to organize the people. that was in 1979. had a great convention in los angeles. hadmy keynote speaker, i louis farrakhan who mesmerized the people. i had met him in new haven when i was up there. he was the minister in charge of the march. he spoke for about an hour and everybody gave him come it must have been about 10 standing ovations when he got finished, he had everyone in the palm of his hand. myent to harvard, i called friend from state here in new jersey, if you member from the medical schoo
doctors, lawyers, nurses, dentists to zimbabwe. zimbabwe did become independent. he didn't call me back in time to get this set that i had set up. he did not see the importance of it. the good part was that i was able to parlay this paper on the behalf of the nba. help in thes could independence of zimbabwe. here is a crying achievement, my gotle in the white house the document to jimmy carter. and got him to hold onto sanctions because of the document. so, that was the most significant aspect...
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do stay with us here, still to come from switch board operator to first lady, the wife of zimbabwe's president takes another step on the political ladder to power. plus, the modern day slave trade, trafficking humans is big business for criminals in the u.k., but proving hard to stamp out. >> we will tell you about looking to make egyptian history in the cup final. >>> typhoon has made lands fall hitting the east coast of the central philippines, 600,000 people have left their homes in the military is on full alert. those that stayed behind risked being hit by strong winds and storm surges. andrew thomas is in manila. >> reporter: makeshift homes like these are all that stand between some people left, and a powerful typhoon. the city was badly hit by a powerful cyclone and storm surge only last year. now typhoon with sustained winds of 175-kilometers an hour is headed their way. hundreds of thousands of people have left the most vulnerable areas. many of them are cramed in to temporary shelters. >> translator: they told us that the waves will get bigger that's why aim worried it will
do stay with us here, still to come from switch board operator to first lady, the wife of zimbabwe's president takes another step on the political ladder to power. plus, the modern day slave trade, trafficking humans is big business for criminals in the u.k., but proving hard to stamp out. >> we will tell you about looking to make egyptian history in the cup final. >>> typhoon has made lands fall hitting the east coast of the central philippines, 600,000 people have left their...
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." >>> now, who will succeed zimbabwe's president robert mugabe? he's held power for 34 years and his party's constitution has recently been amended so that the 91-year-old leader has absolute power to appoint his successor. speculation is rife that he may be planning to keep zimbabwe's leadership in the family and his wife grace may be given a plum role within zanu pf. zanu pf is the ruling party. it's holding its congress at the moment, and watching events there for us is our reporter. are we expecting any major announcements today? >> reporter: well, president robert mugabe give an hour-long speech in which he was attacking those seen not to be loyal to him within the ruling zanu pf party. he launched a veiled attack against the vice president joyce majuru, who also did not come here to attend this all-important congress, saying that there's a reason why she did not come, describing her as a thief and a corrupt government official who will face the full might of the law, because evidence suggests that she was plotting to topple president mugabe.
." >>> now, who will succeed zimbabwe's president robert mugabe? he's held power for 34 years and his party's constitution has recently been amended so that the 91-year-old leader has absolute power to appoint his successor. speculation is rife that he may be planning to keep zimbabwe's leadership in the family and his wife grace may be given a plum role within zanu pf. zanu pf is the ruling party. it's holding its congress at the moment, and watching events there for us is our...
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her legacy still lives in zimbabwe. al jazeera spoke to one librarian who leaves her donation of personal books will give a huge boost to the community. >> to me the library is a people's university. it's all encompassing. anyone can just come in to look for information that is always available. zimbabwe has a good region culture can reflect on the 98% literacy rate, with the economic situation that has been prevailing for the past years. libraries have not been in a position to release their collection, so that is sort of drivening away from the library. a public library is like a university library, it doesn't receive any donations. we have been promised the collection as a special collection, and the library receiving that collection will actually bring publicity to the library because many people would be interested in having access to those books. there is no way we can run away from reading, because it is true reading that the world is growing. >>> and finally, argueologists have discovered seat of human bones in
her legacy still lives in zimbabwe. al jazeera spoke to one librarian who leaves her donation of personal books will give a huge boost to the community. >> to me the library is a people's university. it's all encompassing. anyone can just come in to look for information that is always available. zimbabwe has a good region culture can reflect on the 98% literacy rate, with the economic situation that has been prevailing for the past years. libraries have not been in a position to release...
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. >>> and teaching old cows new tricks, why beef from zimbabwe could end up on dinner plate in russia. ♪ >> protestors are gathering... >> there's an air of tension right now... >> the crowd chanting for democracy... >> this is another significant development... >> we have an exclusive story tonight, and we go live... ♪ >>> welcome back. let's recap the headlines here on al jazeera. the u.n. deputy secretary general has called on the international community to step up its response to the ebola outbreak. he says he has only received a quarter of the $1 billion needed to contain the virus. >>> malala yousafzai says she is happy and honored to become the youngest-ever recipient of the nobel peace prize. >>> the islamic state of iraq and the levant has captured more territory in kobani. u.s.-lead air strikes are still targeting isil positions there. >>> kurdish forces have made some gains against isil in iraq, but most of the people living there are arab, and some say they are uncomfortable living under kurdish rule. >> reporter: this hospital was the islamic state of iraq and the lev
. >>> and teaching old cows new tricks, why beef from zimbabwe could end up on dinner plate in russia. ♪ >> protestors are gathering... >> there's an air of tension right now... >> the crowd chanting for democracy... >> this is another significant development... >> we have an exclusive story tonight, and we go live... ♪ >>> welcome back. let's recap the headlines here on al jazeera. the u.n. deputy secretary general has called on the...
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how does one mow what is happening in zimbabwe? >> it's a difficult question. it's difficult to navigate the field. imaginura denies the allegations. some say where there's smoke, there's fire. what people are concerned about is the may forward. imagine what is the way forward. in terms of grace, some wonder what she'll do next. some say don't sleep, be careful, there's a chance grace would wake up and people will be told she's the new sheriff. mugabe is 90, 91. he knows he won't be allowed for hun. his wife, children - he is making sure they are looked after. she has a role. if she's president, she's untouchable and safe. that could be the long-term plan of mugabe. >> seven other government ministers and the deputy imagine mujura has been dismissed, what does this mean for his party and the opposition now? >> it means that possibly the time is fractured. i don't think you'll see the party splitting into two or three formations. there'll be more sfactions. the people being -- factions. the people being dismissed are angry. they have been loyal to the party, and
how does one mow what is happening in zimbabwe? >> it's a difficult question. it's difficult to navigate the field. imaginura denies the allegations. some say where there's smoke, there's fire. what people are concerned about is the may forward. imagine what is the way forward. in terms of grace, some wonder what she'll do next. some say don't sleep, be careful, there's a chance grace would wake up and people will be told she's the new sheriff. mugabe is 90, 91. he knows he won't be...
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miller, having spent much time in the area i spent a year in south africa and six months in zimbabwe. actually, when i got back to college, i wrote my master's thesis on explaining electric in zimbabwe in the '80s. now, we've determined what that hold is, it's brute force. now, all of us are trying to explain the holding as on the rest of africa. and it's been very disappointing to see particularly, the other countries what has gone on in zimbabwe. botswa bot botswana was one country that was so critical. what can you do in your role to make sure that there's appropriate pressure and appropriate stand taking by sada countries, at least, standing up to what should not be counted in zimbabwe. >> president karma has taken some lonely and courageous and principle stands within sadic as a proponent of human rights and democracy across africa, including zimbabwe. he supported the global political greemt and sent a robust election delegate to zimbabwe for elections. they both enjoy full diplomatic relations, but botswana is not shy about criticizing what it sees as human right ins zimbabwe.
miller, having spent much time in the area i spent a year in south africa and six months in zimbabwe. actually, when i got back to college, i wrote my master's thesis on explaining electric in zimbabwe in the '80s. now, we've determined what that hold is, it's brute force. now, all of us are trying to explain the holding as on the rest of africa. and it's been very disappointing to see particularly, the other countries what has gone on in zimbabwe. botswa bot botswana was one country that was...